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SE14 5XG

John Williams Close

New Cross Gate

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Detailed insights for SE14 5XG

Overview

Postcode SE14 5XG is located in a major urban area, within the New Cross Gate ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the New Cross Gate area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Cross Gate is £67,464 per year. The nearest station is New Cross Gate, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bridgehouse Meadows.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.9%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

New Cross Gate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,349 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

New Cross Gate has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.9%

Approximately 15.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in New Cross Gate is £67,464 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 315 ft away from SE14 5XG.

Flood risk

No risk

New Cross Gate near SE14 5XG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is New Cross Gate located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE14 5XG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

New Cross Gate

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to New Cross Gate
0.6 mi

2

South Bermondsey

Southern

Walking directions to South Bermondsey
0.7 mi

2

Queens Road Peckham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE14 5XG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBridgehouse MeadowsMediumWalking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows
0.3 miFolkestone GardensMediumWalking directions to Folkestone Gardens
0.5 miBrimmington ParkMediumWalking directions to Brimmington Park

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
25,833.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.34(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.26(-62%)
Robbery
7.98(+124%)
Drugs
4.94(-20%)
Shoplifting
4.56(-54%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
97
38.96%
Other White
45
18.07%
British
31
12.45%
Caribbean
25
10.04%
Other
16
6.43%
Total population: 249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
58.33%
No qualifications
21
10.94%
Level 3 (A level)
19
9.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
7.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
6.77%
Total 16+ residents: 192

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
58
54.21%
Owns with a mortgage
17
15.89%
Other social rented
16
14.95%
Owns outright
11
10.28%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.74%
Total households: 107

Property prices in New Cross Gate

Median price£372,500
Price per sq ft£614
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £660K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 (about £614 per square foot) in New Cross Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £171,000 up to £985,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Cross Gate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced23£770,000£703
Semi-Detached1£565,000£664
Flats41£270,000£571

10-year price trendmedian sale price in New Cross Gate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Cross Gate.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£279,000£675,000
2017£236,750£645,000
2018£277,000£592,500
2019£261,000£643,500
2020£280,000£705,000
2021£297,500£757,500
2022£292,000£750,000
2023£308,750£722,130
2024£247,500£637,500
2025£290,000£763,500
2026£236,500£790,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Cross Gate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Cross Gate.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£528£574
2017£567£595
2018£554£592
2019£550£563
2020£579£644
2021£563£678
2022£608£689
2023£548£661
2024£542£634
2025£567£686
2026£553£722
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Cross Gate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for New Cross Gate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE14 5XG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE14 5XG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 2025Flat 10, Bryce House, John Williams Close, London, SE14 5XGFlatsLeasehold£240,000
27 Jun 2025Flat 11, Barnes House, John Williams Close, London, SE14 5XHFlatsLeasehold£350,000
08 Apr 202623, Cold Blow Lane, London, SE14 5RBTerracedFreehold£650,000
19 Mar 202511, Cold Blow Lane, London, SE14 5RBFlatsLeasehold£298,500
23 Jun 2025Flat 16, Dalton House, John Williams Close, London, SE14 5XFFlatsLeasehold£335,000

Schools

In the SE14 5XG postcode area, located within New Cross Gate, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE14 5XG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHaberdashers' Hatcham PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPilgrims' Way Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryIlderton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE14 5XG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE14 5XG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury's263d New Cross Road, London, SE14 5UQWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miPaylessNew Cross Road, Lewisham, SE14 5BAWalking directions to Payless
0.3 miFamily Store121 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DJWalking directions to Family Store
0.3 miTottus Latin Shop133 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DJWalking directions to Tottus Latin Shop
0.3 miNew Cross NewsCasella Road, Lewisham, SE14 5DJWalking directions to New Cross News

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE14 5XG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ruth Persian

New Cross Gate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Wellington Gil

New Cross Gate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Vicky Foxcroft

Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham NorthE14001332
WardNew Cross GateE05013728
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New Cross GateE02000655
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 003CE01003301
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about SE14 5XG

Is SE14 5XG (New Cross Gate) safe?

The area around SE14 5XG records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near SE14 5XG?

The median sale price around SE14 5XG in New Cross Gate is £372,500 (about £614 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE14 5XG?

There are 20 schools close to SE14 5XG, including Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary (Good), Pilgrims' Way Primary School (Good) and Ilderton Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE14 5XG?

The closest station to SE14 5XG is New Cross Gate in TfL zone 2, about 752 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE14 5XG?

SE14 5XG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,349 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE14 5XG (New Cross Gate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE14 5XG is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ruth Persian (Green Party) and Wellington Gil (Green Party).